Shannon Goins-Blair

Shannon Goins-Blair, LANA-CLT (LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist)

Shannon Goins-Blair is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) who specializes in Plastic Surgery Recovery.   She routinely works on Tummy Tucks, BBL's, 360 Lipo, Breast Augmentations, Lifts, and Reductions, as well as Body Lifts, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Gynecomastia, and various other cosmetic surgeries.  Her experience and expertise make her a wonderful asset to the Albuquerque area for people undergoing plastic surgery recovery.  In addition to plastic surgery recovery therapy, she also has...

Shannon Goins-Blair is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) who specializes in Plastic Surgery Recovery.   She routinely works on Tummy Tucks, BBL's, 360 Lipo, Breast Augmentations, Lifts, and Reductions, as well as Body Lifts, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Gynecomastia, and various other cosmetic surgeries.  Her experience and expertise make her a wonderful asset to the Albuquerque area for people undergoing plastic surgery recovery.  In addition to plastic surgery recovery therapy, she also has post op garments (fajas), foams, and boards available for sale to her clients during their sessions.

Shannon received her Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) training from KLOSE Training, based out of the Boulder, Colorado area. Her Medical Massage and Myofascial Release specialty certifications were earned at the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ.  Assisted Lymphatic Training was completed with RightWay Health & Wellness in Canton, Georgia.

It was during her training and Medical Massage that she fell in love with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) work. To that end, she pursued the respected CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) certification to help people who suffer from lymphedema. 

The CLT certification proved to be the ideal advanced training avenue because it built on the foundations of Oncology Massage, Breast Health Massage, and adaptive massage for various medical conditions that constituted the core of her medical massage training.

In search of attaining the most advanced credentials in lymphatics, she went on to take the optional LANA (Lymphology Association of North America) exam which put her in the top echelon of lymphatic therapists worldwide.

In June of 2018 she became certified in Electro-Lymphatic Drainage (also called "Assisted Lymphatic Drainage") which uses a device called the XP2 that effectively releases stagnated lymph.

"Since becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I have learned that lymphatic drainage doesn't just apply to people with lymphedema. It can help people who have had surgery, who have Lyme disease, Alzheimer's, surgery, etc. It can also be used to enhance athletic performance and improve how we looking feel through draining a puffy face to providing a powerful detoxifying effect.  I welcome all clients who would like to experience Lymphatic Drainage regardless of the reason.

My main objective when working with clients, no matter what brings them to my office, is to have them leave feeling significantly better than when they walked in. Making a difference in the lives of others is the most rewarding thing that I can do."  - Shannon Goins-Bla

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Licenses
Massage

NM # 8941

Education
2014

Touching America

LMT - 500 Hour Training

2014

Touching America

Lomi Lomi (Loving Hands) - Prone

2014

Touching America

Lomi Lomi (Loving Hands) - Supine

2014

Touching America

British Sports Therapy - Advanced Techniques for Upper Body

2014

Touching America

British Sports Therapy - Advanced Techniques for Lower Body

2014

Touching America

British Sports Therapy - Advanced Techniques for Runners

2014

Touching America

Back Techniqes - Special Techniques for Releasing Neck and Shoulders

2014

Touching America

Thai Yoga Massage

2014

Touching America

Thai Yoga Massage for Table

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

East Indian Head Massage - Basic

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

East Indian Head Massage Facial - Advanced

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Scar Tissue Massage: Physiology, Psychology, Lymphatic Flow, Healing Oils, Aromatherapy

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Cranial Unwinding I - CranioSacral Therapy

2018

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Cranial Unwinding II - CranioSacral Therapy

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Medical Massage for Cancer Survivors

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: A Western Approach

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: Balance & Being

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: Emotional

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: Face

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: Hand

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Reflexology: Pathology & Assessment

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Myofascial Swedish Sedona

2017

Southwest Institue of Healing Arts

Myofascial Energetic Massage - Foundation Skills

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Trigger Point Therapy Massage

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Fibromyalgia Therapy - Trigger Points, Meridian Therapy, Lymphatic Brushing

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Myofascial Energetic Advanced: Shoulders, Thoracic Cage, Arm & Hand

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Myofascial Energetic Advanced: Head and Neck

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Myofascial Energetic Advanced: Lower Spine, Pelvis, & Legs

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Breast Health Basic - Lymphatic Flush Techniques

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Breast Health Advanced: Muscle, Scar, Surgery, Aromatherapy, Emotional Release

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Elder Touch

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Facelift Acupressure

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Hand & Wrist Maintenance

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Lymphatic Massage

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Medical Conditions - Deep & Light Touch

2017

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Myofascial Energetic Massage: Advanced Tissue Talk - Master Touch Skills

2018

KLOSE Training

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) & Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)

2018

Anatomy Trains

Somato-Emotional Release 1 Stress, Distress, & Eustress

2018

Anatomy Trains

Somato-Emotional Release 2 The Physiology of Emotional Release

2018

Advanced Massage Arts & Education

Working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients

2018

RightWay Health & Wellness

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) - Level 1

2018

RightWay Health & Wellness

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) - Level 2

Experience
Bodywork

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Completed 135 hour training for Lymphedema Therapy with KLOSE Training. This training included advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Techniques, bandaging, and garment fitting for both upper and lower body. The KLOSE CLT program also teaches in-depth anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, as well as thorough information regarding co-conditions (co-morbidities) such as Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), diabetes, etc. to ensure that clients of therapists graduating from the program will be treated safely.

Certified Myofascial Release Therapist

Completed 100 hour certification training in Energetic Myofascial Release at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

Certified Medical Massage Therapist

Completed 100 hour certification program in Medical Massage at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

Certified Assisted Lymphatic Therapist

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) utilizes a device that electronically excites three noble gasses contained in hand-blown glass wands. When placed on the skin, the device transmits ions that break up coagulated lymph proteins and change it from a jello-like state to more of a water-like state, thereby permitting it to flow freely in the lymphatic system. The procedure is painless and highly effective, especially in complex lymphatic cases.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Anonymous on May 07
I can’t say enough good things about Shannon. So helpful with my lymphoma!
by Daily on Apr 16
Shannon is amazing
by Anonymous on Apr 08
Professional, caring.
by Janice on Apr 05
Shannon really knows her stuff! She gave me invaluable information and referrals. I knew that there must be someone out there who knew how to treat my condition—and cared. Felt great during and after massage. Will be back after seeing the doctor.
by Anonymous on Mar 22
One of the most knowledgeable people I have encountered.
by Natalia on Mar 11
Shannon is amazing and extremely knowledgeable.
by Stephenie on Mar 11
Shannon is an outstanding practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and experience to support her skills. Her space is beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing, and the massage itself was very helpful! I felt way more relaxed and in a much better mood than when I arrived, and it stuck. Shannon also helped me understand a bit more about the potential causes of my swelling and pain so many months post-op that aren't Lymphatic related. I highly recommend working with her and will be back!
by Rosalie on Mar 07
Shannon is very professional.
by Victoria on Mar 05
Very knowledgeable, always feel better after treatment.
by Anonymous on Mar 02
Shannon is very knowledgeable and skilled. I highly recommend her!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Mobile Post-Surgical Recovery Therapy
  • Lymphatic Drainage